as in domination
controlling power or influence over others
Asia's long rise to predominancy in high-tech manufacturing
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Nike’s track record mired by labor, equity concerns Nike’s domination of the sports apparel industry comes with controversy, and the company has come into the crosshairs of numerous lawsuits over the years.—
Hannarose McGuinness,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026 -
There’s a new favorite to win the Big VIII League baseball race after Corona’s domination the last few years.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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But Bruce achieved his alpha status on his own through dominance, not via a useful alliance.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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To date, Russia’s VKS has failed to achieve air superiority or dominance over most of Ukraine.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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For China, bringing Taiwan under its dominion would break through that barrier and expand its military reach.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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The National Capital Planning Commission has dominion over all White House construction and will vote on the plans today.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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Therefore, it’s taken some time to infiltrate the mainstream, and 2026 is reaching pinnacle ballet flat supremacy.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some of the Pilates promotion has been tied to the manosphere − a digital collection of websites, videos and social media that promote male supremacy and advocate for traditional gender roles.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Dispensaries on tribal land were the first to open because of their sovereignty and ability to make their own rules.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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When the deal to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, which claims sovereignty over the Indian Ocean territory, was first announced it was fully supported by the US.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Emerald Isle, North Carolina Taking the scenic route is inevitable in this easygoing community, where white sands and blue-green waters reign (hence the name).—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Green was the first women’s United States champion in the belt’s history and the first to have multiple reigns.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Predominancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predominancy. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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